CDL Driver

Come join The Border Tire Family!!! Border Tire is now hiring a CDL Driver in Mentone, CA!

The CDL Driver is responsible for operating a tractor/trailer to transport materials back and forward for specified destinations throughout the assigned local area. 

Key measures of success include: 

• High utilization of tractor, trailer, and other company resources. 
• Strong commitment to no-load refusals. 
• Maintain a clear record of citations and accidents.

Job Type: Full-Time

*** Must be available to work some Saturdays.
*** CLASS A CDL - REQUIRED***

Responsibilities:

• Communicates in a clear and consistent manner with high integrity.
• High utilization of hours of service (HOS) according to DOT regulations by keeping electronic logs (E-log).
• Ensures cargo is secure to prevent shifting.
• Loads and unloads truck if needed.
• Completes pre-trip inspections and makes accommodations to trucks as needed.
• Complies and maintains good safety practices with both Border-Tire and DOT safety regulations and procedures.
• Communicate with Border-Tire personnel regarding hours of services and other critical information.
• Accepts loads, verifies count and conditions of both unloaded and loaded goods/materials when permitted.
• Report overages, shortages, damages, and seal breakages to appropriate personnel.
• Immediate performs and follows the appropriate Border-Tire and DOT procedures if involved in an incident or accident.
• Complies with fuel-efficient driving guidelines.
• Properly hooks/unhook trailers.

Qualifications:

• Class A commercial driver license (CDL); must meet insurability standards.
• Must successfully pass background and drug test pre-employment screening.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be able to utilize both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Minimum of 12 months experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older. 
• 40% English comprehension required by DOT. 
• Must meet all DOT driver qualification regulations.

Skills:

• Be reliable and professional.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced retail environment.

Job Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees are eligible.

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Border Tire is all things tire. We are a Michelin Commercial Service Network Dealer (MCSN) specializing in medium-duty, heavy-duty, agricultural, and industrial size tires. We carry a wide variety of brands to meet your needs.

*** We are available when you need us most: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365 days a year. ***